Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Hampshire

SO32 3NT
SO3 1NT
SO32 3NU
SO3 1NU
SO32 3LT
SO32 3LW
SO3 1NS
SO32 3NS
SO3 1NW
SO32 3DA
SO32 3LU
SO32 3ND
SO3 1ND
SO32 3AG
SO32 3NW
SO3 1NG
SO32 3NG
SO3 1NF
SO3 1NR
SO32 3NR
SO32 3NX
SO3 1NX
SO32 3NF
SO32 3NE
SO32 3NA
SO3 1NA
SO32 3DB
SO3 1NP
SO3 1NB
SO32 3NB
SO32 3NP
SO32 3NH
SO3 1NH
SO32 3AE
SO3 1NQ
SO32 3NQ
SO3 1NL
SO32 3NL
SO3 1NJ
SO32 3NJ
SO32 3RA
SO32 3LA
SO3 1NN
SO32 3NN
SO3 1LL
SO3 1LA
SO3 1QZ
SO32 3QZ
SO3 1LN
SO32 3LN
SO32 3GZ
SO32 3HA
SO32 3QL
SO3 1QL
SO32 3QT
SO32 3WB
SO3 1QT
SO32 3LB
SO3 1LB
SO32 3LG
SO3 1LG
SO3 1QN
SO32 3QN
SO32 3LD
SO3 1LD
SO32 3NZ
SO3 1NZ
SO32 3NY
SO3 1NY
SO32 3LF
SO3 1LF
SO32 3WF
SO32 3WL
SO32 3WQ
SO32 3WE
SO3 1QS
SO32 3QS
SO32 3AP
SO32 3PA
SO3 1QJ
SO32 3QJ
SO3 1PA
SO32 3QP
SO32 3AN
SO32 3QQ
SO3 1QQ
SO3 1QP
SO32 3LL
SO32 3LQ
SO3 1LQ
SO32 3LR
SO3 1LR
SO32 1GB
SO32 3LE
SO3 1LE
SO3 1QR
SO32 3QR
SO32 3RF
SO3 1RF
SO32 3RB
SO32 3PB
SO3 1PB
SO32 3QW
SO3 1QW
SO3 1QU
SO32 3QU
SO32 3AQ
SO3 1PD
SO3 1QY
SO32 1GA
SO3 1GA
SO3 1LP
SO32 3PT
SO3 1PT
SO32 3RD
SO3 1RD
SO32 3LP
SO32 3QY
SO32 3PD
GU32 1JN
SO3 1LJ
SO32 3LJ
SO32 3AH
SO32 2QQ
SO3 1PU
SO32 3PU
SO3 1LH
SO32 3LH
SO32 2FL
GU32 1JL
GU32 1HS
GU32 1JJ
SO3 1PS
SO32 3PS
GU32 1JQ
GU32 1JG
GU32 1JE
GU32 1JF
GU32 1JD
SO3 2QQ
SO32 3PE
SO3 1PE
GU32 1JH
GU32 1LF
GU32 1LG
GU32 1JB
SO3 2QS
SO32 2QS
GU32 1LP
GU32 1JW
GU32 1LJ
SO3 1QX
GU32 1LD
SO32 3QX
GU32 1HN
GU32 1JA
SO3 1PF
SO32 3PF
GU32 1LE
GU32 1LQ
GU32 1LN
GU32 1LH
GU32 1LT
GU32 1AR
SO3 1PG
SO32 3PG
GU32 1LW
SO32 1SU
GU32 1AP
SO3 1GD
SO3 1GB
SO32 1HP
GU32 1LR
GU32 1LS
SO32 1GD
SO24 0NS
SO24 0PF
GU32 1HZ
SO3 1PH
GU32 1LU
GU32 1HW
SO32 1QF
GU32 1LB
SO3 1FZ
SO3 1HP
SO3 1PL
SO32 3PL
SO32 3PJ
SO32 2UQ
SO3 1PJ
GU32 1JZ
SO32 3PH
PO7 4TB
GU32 1LX
SO3 2QR
SO32 2QR
GU32 1JP
PO7 4TE
SO32 1FZ
GU32 1LY
SO3 1FY
SO32 1FY
SO32 2QT
SO3 2QT
GU32 1NA
GU32 1NB
SO32 2QW
GU32 1HJ
GU32 1ND

When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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